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The 40th Annual Pittsburgh Karate Championships brought together martial arts pioneers from all over the region to celebrate all those who have been involved in karate for more than 40 years… many of them over 50 years+ in the arts. PKRA (Pennsylvania Karate Ratings Association) director Frank Caliguri hosted the tournament that attracted legends such

The Pennsylvania Karate Rating Association PKRA is a sport karate rating association for karate competitors in the Pittsburgh area. It is one of the oldest active systems in the nation. The organization is headed by Frank Caliguri of New Kensington, PA (Academy of Martial Arts) Bill Viola Jr. was the most successful sport karate champion in Pennsylvania Karate Rating